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I. Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space. (10 pts ) 51 B 52 C 53 B 54 C 55 A 56 D 57 D 58 C 58 D 60 B II. Supply the most suitable word for each blank. (10 pts) 61. role 62. serve 63. without 64. away 65. protect 66. like 67. easily 68. carry 69. another 70. distance III. Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.(10pts) 71 A 72. C 73. D 74. D 75. A 76. C 77. D 78. B 79. D 80. B

Part D : WRITING (20 pts ) I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it.(5pts) 81. We continued waving until the train was out of sight. 82. It took her quite a long time to get over her illness. 83. Linda is said to have won a special prize. 84. My application for the job was turned down. 85. I’ll get round to (doing) the ironing in the end II. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. ( 5pts ) 86. Such was her hopelessness that Alice decided to stop her business. 87. Ever since Uncle Timber fell down the stairs a few years ago, he hasn’t fell right. 88. She can’t have done it on purpose. 89. Anyone who understands/ understanding this book is cleverer than I am. 90. Not a tear did she shed when the story ended in tragedy.

III. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Grades (marks) encourage students to learn”. Write an essay (about 150 to 200 words) to express your personal point of view.(10 pts) Marking scheme: The impression mark should be based on the following scheme:

1.Format: 2 pts ( coherence , cohesion , style ) The argument should have 3 parts a. Introduction: should be put in one paragraph in which students’ points of view are expressed clearly b. Body: should consist of from one to three paragraphs. Each paragraph must have a topic sentence, reasonings and examples. c. Conclusion (summary of the main reasons, students’ comment)

2. Content : 5pts Students should give specific reasons for their arguement for or against grades/ marks. *Agreement: - Grades show students’progress in class. - Grades set students a goal and encourage students to learn better. - Grades give students a chance to show their self-pride to their parents, friends and other people. * Disagreement: - Bad marks make students feel shy or inconfident. - Bad marks discourage students from studying. - Bad marks cause stress and even breakdown due to parents’ scold and punishment.